Phyllis Davis

Author | coach | Speaker | corporate trainer

Your trusted guide in mastering ethics, communication, and leadership.

About Phyllis Davis

A Leader in Ethics & Communication

With decades of experience shaping professional behavior and guiding leaders to success, I’ve built my career around fostering trust, resilience, and collaboration in the workplace. As a sought-after speaker, podcast host, and author of Navigating Virtue, I share actionable insights that empower professionals to thrive in today’s business landscape. Whether you’re looking for a keynote speaker, thought-provoking podcast episodes, or expert advice, I’m here to inspire and equip you for success.

Founder of aMERICAN bUSINESS eTHICS AND eTIQUETTE tRAINERS aSSOCIATION (ABEETA)

If you enjoy speaking and training, apply to become a freelance Ethics and Etiquette Expert in American Business with Phyllis Davis over Zoom, and use all her copyrighted curriculums and credentials to speak, train and consult with individuals and companies worldwide.

40+ Years of Experience

Phyllis has decades of hands-on experience in leadership development, business ethics, and etiquette. She has also traveled three million air miles speaking and training globally to educate individuals and companies on conducting business in America. 

Pioneer in Business Communication

When Phyllis began teaching ethics and etiquette in American Business in the 70s, she said, “It was like the Wild West. Deals were made over handshakes and martinis.” Since then, she has built tools to help leaders and teams foster trust, respect, and collaboration in the workplace.

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Hire Me to Speak

Book me for conferences, panels, or events—online or in person.

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Hire Me to Train Your Team

Online training to elevate your team’s ethics and leadership skills.

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Coaching for Leaders

One-on-one coaching for professionals to drive meaningful change.

World’s best seller

Navigating Virtue

Dive into Navigating Virtue: Ethics and Etiquette in the American Business Landscape by Phyllis Davis, a seasoned expert. This isn’t just a book; it’s your roadmap to mastering the art of business communication and ethical conduct. This book is not about social manners or state protocol but about leadership, earning respect in your field, and power.

Professional Training and Certification

The Gold Standard in Business Ethics and Etiquette Training

Take your professional journey to the next level and become certified as an Ethics and Etiquette Expert in American Business through American Business Ethics and Etiquette Trainers Association (ABEETA), and use all of Phyllis Davis’ proprietary materials. ABEETA was founded by Phyllis Davis in 2001. Trainings are conducted over Zoom and occasionally, in person in New York City.

This program is designed for those interested in building a freelance practice to speak, teach and consult/coach. Ms. Davis conducts the certification course and offers follow-up Zoom calls to teach graduates how to market their new certification.  This program builds trust, enhances communication, and fosters ethical leadership in companies in the United States and globally.

Corporate Training

Building the Future of Ethical Leadership

As an experienced corporate trainer, Phyllis Davis empowers organizations to build strong, ethical, and effective leadership teams. Her training programs are tailored to help companies foster better communication, strengthen team dynamics, and drive success through a solid foundation in ethics and leadership. (Plus, Phyllis is funny!)

Testimonials

Hear from Those I've Helped

"Ms. Davis creates an outline of personal interactions in the business world. She shows that there are rules to this culture that everyone needs to understand for success. It is broken into easy to read lessons that can be read and put down to pick up later. Not a mind numbing effort like so many business books that you start but never finish. These lessons can be useful for people at every level of employment both public and private. If you want to succeed upwardly in your world this is I great manual to read and refer back to for years to come."

"Not since Dale Carnegie has there been a person with the ability to affect so many people in such a positive way. Phyllis shows us and teaches us how to enrich our business and personal lives. The pleasant surprise is realizing that her information is applicable in everyday life. Phyllis Davis has shown us not only how to succeed in business but more importantly how to be better people."

Carl Starr

"I just learned how to create personal interactions in the business world. Ms Davis shows that there are rules to this culture that everyone needs to understand for success. It is broken into easy to read lessons that can be read and put down to pick up later. Not a mind numbing effort like so many business books that you start but never finish. These lessons can be useful for people at every level of employment both public and private. If you want to succeed upwardly in your world this is I great manual to read and refer back to for years to come."

"Phyllis Davis guides us all through those unsure moments of our complex, stressful, past-paced, and depersonalized corporate lives, helping us to put one foot in front of another in putting our best foot forward. She sets an example for us all to follow. Thank you, Phyllis. The world is a better place thanks to you."

"Phyllis Davis offers practical advice for everyone or anyone who collaborates with people. . . that advice creates goodwill for success for all people in every kind of business."

"This book changes you. As a physician and a businessperson, nothing has given me more insight into relating with people than Phyllis Davis. She brings us back to the very roots of being human and teaches us how our success relates to our subtle interactions and behaviors with others. Thank you, Mrs. Davis, for reminding me of my bedside manners! Regardless of your profession, or your discipline, you need to learn what Phyllis Davis knows. Both she and her book are powerful and succinct and has an important message for us all."

"I just bought your book from Amazon. I want you to know, only picking a small comment, that I am Southern, a businesswoman, my husband’s business with a degree in medical technology. You would think I would know how to shake hands. I am humbled and embarrassed to say no one ever gave me any etiquette rules about shaking hands. I was appalled at how little I did know because I catch on easily. Honey I am Scarlett OHara of my neighborhood…these things I did not know and I have traveled the world. Small things, basic etiquette yes. I cannot wait to get back to your book. Oh, he nuances that are involved in a simple handshake. Explained so well by you. Congratulations, I am impressed and will update up you as I read further. Happy to find you 😊 going to read now."

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